Measurement - Emmett and Alex's Blog Post

Yesterday, our class learned about measuring tools.We leaned about yard sticks, rulers and measuring tapes. We also used these tools for a measuring activity. It was awesome!

Deer Brook Rec Path Field Trip - Brady T and Toby's Blog Post

When we went to Deer Brook Rec. path we saw a turtle on a log in the water and a lot of birds in the trees and gliding in the air. We also saw cat tails in the water. It was a lot of fun!

Deer Brook Field Trip Reminder 

Second Grade Families, 

We had such a great time at our first visit to Deer Brook Rec Path! However, we were a little crunched for time. This Friday, May 6th, we will be extending our field trip time to leave at 8:30 and return at 11:00. We will be missing The Abbey lunch, so if you could send your child in with a bag lunch, we can try to have an outside picnic, weather pending!

Also, regardless of the temperature, your child needs to have long pants and long sleeves to avoid ticks. Also, we prefer your child wear hiking shoes or water proof boots. Sneakers would be okay but definitely not sandals, flip flops etc.

- Mrs. Christie

* If your child will need an Abbey bag lunch, please let us know ahead of time!

STEM last week!

Last week in the STEM lab, the students were able to explore the stream table. They observered how the current went faster in certain areas and eroded around the stream bed. They placed rocks in places to reinforce the land and to see if the water would still wash away the sand.

On Friday, the students had guest teacher Angelique Fairbrother visit GEMS to teach us about GPS. The students used GPS devices to mark and find way points on the playground. We will continue learn more about and use these devices on our Deer Brook Rec Path Field Trip!

Practice with suffixes

This week the students were learning about new suffixes. They worked together in partners to create new words from a list of suffixes and base words. They had a lot of fun!

Seussical the mini musical! - Kolton's Blog Post

Here are some photos from this week's performance. We worked hard on the song's that we peformed at the concert.  We practiced for a long time to get the words to Magellan's pool.

Individuals that made a difference!

Yesterday, the students began their studies on their chosen individual who has made a difference in our world. They were so excited to start their research and learning more about their person's life! They will take their research and write a biography about their individual in the next couple weeks!